Your coworker seems frustrated after a meeting, and you replay everything you said. Your partner is in a bad mood, and suddenly your nervous system is on high alert, and your brain is devising ways to cheer them up. You have to make a difficult decision at...
You finally have a free moment. The kids are asleep. Work is done. You can finally take a few minutes for yourself. But instead of relaxing, your brain immediately starts scanning for what needs your attention next: the email to the school, tomorrow's meeting, the...
You finally have a free moment. The kids are asleep. Work is done. You can finally take a few minutes for yourself. But instead of relaxing, your brain immediately starts scanning for what needs your attention next: the email to the school, tomorrow's meeting, the...
For many years, I identified as a runner. My life revolved around half-marathon training. I was constantly praised for my intense discipline and commitment. What most people didn’t know was that my running habit was far from healthy....
Purging is a serious and often secretive part of eating disorders. It poses a major negative impact on the body, and can leadIt can feel isolating, especially when shame makes it hard to talk about....
If you are a person on-the-go, constantly racing between work and activities may feel like the norm. In addition to work, upsetting news cycles, poor sleep, and lack of self care can make it feel like your body and mind never get a break....
Imagine completing a marathon you spent 40 weeks preparing for. In this marathon, you carried everything from a lemon to a zucchini to eventually a watermelon in your midsection. You’d probably be exhausted, sore, and also incredibly proud of your accomplishment....
It can be surprising, and a little heartbreaking, to learn just how early body image concerns can begin. Research shows that children start forming ideas about their bodies at a very young age. In fact, one study found that nearly half of girls aged 3...
It is understood that eating disorders are often the symptom of another mental health condition. Anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma have some of the highest co-morbidity rates with eating disorders....
GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, are making headlines for their role in weight management. But if you’re considering these medications, it’s important to understand both their benefits and the potential risks, especially when it comes to eating disorders....